Hanoi FoodHanoi Michelin Food Tour: Which Bib Gourmand Stalls It Visits
A Hanoi Michelin food tour puts you at counters the MICHELIN Guide has listed, without you hunting for them. The walking version covers three to five named stops, from chicken phở at a Bib Gourmand address to bún chả and eel glass noodles, and finishes with sticky rice and ice cream. A jeep or Vespa version covers more ground in one evening. This page names every stop with its distinction, lays out the options and add-ons, and explains what Bib Gourmand and Selected mean. For the wider picture of eating in the city, see the Hanoi food guide.
About the Michelin Food Tour
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund
Four options, from 2 hours and 3 stops to 3 hours and 5 stops
The shortest option. A bottle of water and a sticky rice with ice cream dessert are included
The listing calls the places Michelin-recognized, not starred
Signature dishes at each address, depending on the option
From 32 reviews
Which Michelin Restaurants the Tour Visits
The stops are fixed per option and named in the GetYourGuide listing. Distinctions come from the MICHELIN Guide.
Every Stop, Its Dish and Its Distinction
The walking tour names its places, so you can verify each one before booking. Three of the five Michelin stops hold a Bib Gourmand and two are Selected, the Guide's plate mark. None holds a star.
Bánh Mì Tâm sits on the mixed option as a local stop, not a MICHELIN pick. Addresses and distinctions in the table come from the MICHELIN Guide's own pages and its noodle-soup article.
| Stop | Address | Dish | MICHELIN distinction | Which option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phở Gà Nguyệt | 5B Phu Doan Street | Chicken phở, soup or dry | Bib Gourmand 2026 | Options 1-4 |
| Bún Chả Đắc Kim | 1 Hang Manh Street | Bún chả | Selected 2026 | Options 1-4 |
| Miến Lươn Đông Thịnh | 87 Hang Dieu Street | Miến lươn, eel with glass noodles | Bib Gourmand 2026 | Options 1-4 |
| Mr Bảy Miền Tây | 79 Hang Dieu Street | Bánh xèo sizzling pancake | Bib Gourmand 2026 | Options 2, 3 and 4 |
| Hiệu Lực Canh Cá Rô | 39 Hai Ba Trung Street | Perch and red-rice noodle soup | Selected, per the MICHELIN Guide article | Option 3 |
| Bánh Mì Tâm | Not given in the listing | Bánh mì | Local stop, not a MICHELIN pick | Option 4 |
What That Means for You
Phở Gà Nguyệt is open 06:30-00:00 daily per the MICHELIN Guide. Đắc Kim's pork is chargrilled and smoky with pickled green mango on the side. Đông Thịnh sells its eel soup for about 45,000 VND (about $1.74) and the fried version for about 65,000 VND (about $2.52) per Adventures of Jellie.
Carry cash for extras, because the MICHELIN Guide pages for these four counters list cash only or no cards.
Source: MICHELIN Guide Hanoi restaurants, MICHELIN Guide pho, bun cha and noodle soups, Adventures of Jellie.
What a Bib Gourmand or Selected Listing Means
MICHELIN marks restaurants three ways in Hanoi, and a food tour stop almost never carries a star.
Star, Bib Gourmand, Selected
The MICHELIN Guide Hanoi 2026 lists 64 restaurants: 4 with one star, 22 Bib Gourmand and 38 Selected. The starred ones are Hibana by Koki, ONVIT, Gia and Tam Vi. The Bib Gourmand marks good food at a low price, which is why it lands on street counters like Phở Gà Nguyệt and Miến Lươn Đông Thịnh.
Selected means the Guide recommends the place without a Bib or star award, as with Bún Chả Đắc Kim. None of the stops on either tour on this page is starred, so a listing that says Michelin Star in its title overstates it.
- One star: 4 restaurants in Hanoi, none of them a tour stop
- Bib Gourmand: good quality at a low price, 22 restaurants
- Selected: recommended by the Guide, 38 restaurants
Reading a Listing Carefully
The jeep version here calls two stops Michelin-nominated and names no venue, so no distinction can be checked for them. The walking tour names all of its places, which is why the table above can match each one to the Guide. When you compare listings, treat a named venue with a printed distinction as the stronger claim, and a vague Michelin-nominated line as unverified until the operator names the address.
Source: MICHELIN Guide Hanoi restaurants.
3, 4 or 5 Stops: Which Option to Book
The walking tour sells four options from $24 per person, all starting at 38 Bat Su street and ending with sticky rice and ice cream.
The Four Options Side by Side
Each option adds one dish rather than padding the route. Option 3 steps outside the Old Quarter for the perch noodle stop on Hai Ba Trung. Option 4 swaps that stop for a bánh mì at a local shop.
Durations and stops come from the GetYourGuide listing, which prices the shortest option from $24.
| Option | Duration | Stops | What changes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option 1 | 2 hours | 3 | Chicken phở, bún chả, eel glass noodles | from $24 |
| Option 2 | 2.5 hours | 4 | Adds bánh xèo at Mr Bảy | Shown at checkout |
| Option 3 | 3 hours | 5 | Adds the perch noodle soup at 39 Hai Ba Trung | Shown at checkout |
| Option 4 | 3 hours | 4 plus 1 local | Michelin stops plus bánh mì at Bánh Mì Tâm | Shown at checkout |
Add-ons and the Private Upgrade
Chosen at the last booking step, each add-on is priced per person: cyclo ride $6, water puppet show $9, Train Street visit $6, spa $10, and the private tour upgrade $5. The upgrade is the only way to get Old Quarter hotel pickup, because the standard tour has no pickup at all. Group size is not stated for the shared walk, so pick the private version if a small, fixed group matters to you.
Source: GetYourGuide listing.
Hanoi Michelin Tours Compared: Walking vs Jeep or Vespa
Two very different ways to eat a Michelin-themed evening in Hanoi sit on this page, a budget walk and a 4.5-hour ride.
Side by Side
The walking tour runs 2 to 3 hours by option and starts at the operator office at 38 Bat Su street. The ride tour, sold on Viator by Hanoi Backstreet Tours, covers about 6 food stops plus a Train Street coffee, meeting at Hidden Gem Cafe, 3b Hang Tre, with up to 6 travellers. Its food and drinks are all included, and it is not suitable for travellers with pregnancy, heart problems or spinal injury.
| Tour | Price | Length | Group size | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin-Recognised Food Tour of the Old Quarter, 3 to 5 Stops | from $24 | 2 to 3 hours | not stated, private upgrade available | No hotel pickup unless you add the $5 private upgrade. Includes 1 bottle of water |
| Michelin-Guide Food Tour by Army Jeep, Vespa or Motorbike | from $69 | 4.5 hours | up to 6 | The listing names no venue and calls two stops Michelin-nominated. Tips are extra |
Which One Fits
Choose the walk if you want checkable Bib Gourmand and Selected addresses and a lower price. Choose the ride if you want the whole evening handled, egg coffee, phở cuốn, bánh mì, chicken phở, bún chả, ice cream and sticky rice yogurt, finishing with bia hơi, plus the Train Street coffee built in. If a Vespa appeals more broadly, the motorbike food tour page compares the other rides in the city.
Source: GetYourGuide listing, Viator listing, Hanoi Backstreet Tours.
Train Street: What to Expect
Both tours mention Train Street, but the official picture has changed and the stop is never guaranteed.
How Each Tour Handles It
On the walking tour, Train Street is a $6 per person add-on with timing based on the train schedule. On the jeep or Vespa version it is included as a 30-minute stop with a Vietnamese coffee while a train passes, and the listing itself says a train is not guaranteed.
- Walking tour: $6 add-on, timing depends on the train schedule
- Ride tour: included, 30-minute coffee stop, train not guaranteed
The Access Situation
In 2025 the Hanoi Department of Tourism told travel businesses not to organise tours to the trackside café street, and the cafés there trade against standing safety bans. In early 2026 the city and the Ministry of Construction agreed to cut rail services through the strip, with passenger frequencies reduced and freight suspended. That means barriers can block the entrances and the passing train may not come.
Treat the stop as a possible extra, never the reason you book. The legal alternative is Hoa Xá café inside Long Biên Railway Station, and the Train Street food tour page covers the walks that touch the area.
Source: Tuoi Tre News, Vietcetera.
Check Live Availability & Prices
Real-time dates and prices for the guided tour of Michelin-recognized street-food spots in Hanoi's Old Quarter.
MICHELIN Food Tours Compared
Prices are per person and the from price is the lowest option on each listing. Each card says what the price covers and what it leaves out.
Michelin-Recognised Food Tour of the Old Quarter, 3 to 5 Stops
A 2 to 3 hour Old Quarter walk with 3 to 5 stops at Michelin-recognised places, such as chicken pho, bun cha and eel glass noodles, ending with sticky rice and ice cream. Not suited to vegetarians. Train Street, cyclo and puppet shows are paid add-ons.
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24h
- Operator
- Crossing Vietnam Tour
Not suited to vegetarians or vegans. Train Street and other add-ons cost extra.
Michelin-Guide Food Tour by Army Jeep, Vespa or Motorbike
A 4.5 hour ride by army jeep, Vespa or motorbike with all food and drinks, including egg coffee, chicken pho and bun cha at two Michelin-nominated places, then a coffee at Train Street and bia hoi. Groups are capped at 6. Tips and admissions are extra.
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24h
- Operator
- Hanoi Backstreet Tours
Listing says Michelin-nominated, not starred. Tips and admissions are not included.
Why Book the Michelin Food Tour
Much of Hanoi's Michelin recognition went to street food, the kind of stall you would walk past without a local to point it out. This tour does the pointing, with 3 to 5 stops depending on the option and a guide who explains each dish. The listing names Phở Gà Nguyệt and Miến Lươn Đông Thịnh, both MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand 2026, and Bún Chả Đắc Kim, MICHELIN Guide Selected 2026.
It holds 4.9 stars from 32 reviews and starts from $24. For a different format, Michelin-Guide Food Tour by Army Jeep, Vespa or Motorbike runs 4.5 hours by army jeep, Vespa or motorbike for $69, with two stops the listing calls Michelin-nominated, not starred, and a group capped at 6. It suits food lovers who like their street food with context, and anyone who wants a curated route rather than a scattergun crawl.
What You'll Taste
The listing names these stops. Which ones you visit depends on the option you pick:
- Chicken phở at Phở Gà Nguyệt, 5B Phu Doan Street, MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand 2026
- Bún chả at Bún Chả Đắc Kim, 1 Hang Manh Street, MICHELIN Guide Selected 2026
- Miến lươn (eel glass noodles) at Miến Lươn Đông Thịnh, 87 Hang Dieu Street, MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand 2026
- Bánh xèo at Mr Bảy, 79 Hang Dieu Street, MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand 2026
- Canh Ca Ro Dong Hieu Luc fish soup, or Banh Mi Tam on the mixed option
- Sticky rice with ice cream to finish
How the Tour Flows
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Start
Meet your guide
Meet at the Crossing Vietnam Tour office, 38 Bat Su street. Hotel pickup comes only with the private upgrade.
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Stops 1-2
Signature dishes
Taste the first stops in your option, such as chicken phở or bún chả, with the story behind each.
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Stops 3-5
More stops
Longer options add eel glass noodles, bánh xèo or fish soup. Option 4 swaps one stop for a local place.
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Finish
Sweet ending
Finish with sticky rice and ice cream. The bottle of water is included, and add-ons chosen at the last booking step cost extra.
What's Included (and What Isn't)
The tour covers the tastings at each stop. A few things sit outside it.
- Included: an English-speaking guide and the food tastings at the places in your option
- Included: 1 bottle of water per person and a sticky rice with ice cream dessert
- Not included: extra drinks and food, transportation fees and tips (optional)
- Not included: hotel pickup and drop-off, except the private upgrade at $5 per person
- Optional add-ons per person: cyclo ride $6, water puppet show $9, Train Street visit $6, spa $10. A passing train at Train Street is not guaranteed
Important Things to Know Before You Go
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments, because the listing marks the tour as not suitable
- Vegetarians and vegans, because pork is part of the menu
- Travelers expecting formal fine dining rather than recognized street food
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A little cash for extra drinks
- A charged smartphone, which the listing asks you to bring
- An appetite, because every stop includes a tasting
Where It Goes: Central Hanoi
Who This Tour Is For
Choose it if you:
- Like your street food with a bit of context and reputation
- Want a curated route rather than a random crawl
- Are after strong value for well-regarded food
- Enjoy the story behind why a dish is special
Hanoi Michelin Food Tour FAQ
What does a Michelin-recognized street food stall mean?
The MICHELIN Guide lists places across price ranges, including street-food stalls and family eateries, not only starred restaurants. The listing for Michelin-Recognised Food Tour of the Old Quarter, 3 to 5 Stops calls its places Michelin-recognized, not starred. In the 2026 guide Phở Gà Nguyệt, Miến Lươn Đông Thịnh and Mr Bảy hold a Bib Gourmand and Bún Chả Đắc Kim is Selected.
How many stops are on the Michelin food tour?
Three to five, depending on the option. Option 1 is 2 hours and 3 stops, option 2 is 2.5 hours and 4 stops, option 3 is 3 hours and 5 stops, and option 4 is 3 hours with 4 stops plus a local stop. Pick one at checkout for Michelin-Recognised Food Tour of the Old Quarter, 3 to 5 Stops.
Is $24 good value for a Michelin food tour?
$24 is the price per person for the shortest option of Michelin-Recognised Food Tour of the Old Quarter, 3 to 5 Stops, which holds 4.9 stars from 32 reviews. The longer options cost more, so check the price of the option you pick at checkout.
How is it different from a regular street food tour?
It is built around Michelin-recognized addresses and the stories behind them, rather than a general crawl. For Old Quarter walks that name Train Street, see the street food walks. For a vehicle format, see Michelin-Guide Food Tour by Army Jeep, Vespa or Motorbike.
Are there Michelin star restaurants in Hanoi?
Yes, 4 restaurants hold one star in the MICHELIN Guide Hanoi 2026, among them Hibana by Koki, ONVIT, Gia and Tam Vi. None of the stops on a street-food tour carries a star. The Bib Gourmand, 22 restaurants, is the street-level mark. See what each listing means.
What is the difference between Bib Gourmand and Selected?
Bib Gourmand means good quality food at a low price, which is why counters like Phở Gà Nguyệt hold it. Selected means the Guide recommends the place without a Bib or star award, the case at Bún Chả Đắc Kim. The 2026 Hanoi list has 22 Bib Gourmand and 38 Selected restaurants. Compare both marks in the stops table.
Is Train Street included on the Michelin food tour?
On the walking tour it is a $6 per person add-on with timing based on the train schedule. The jeep or Vespa version includes a 30-minute coffee stop. Neither can guarantee access: the tourism department asked agencies in 2025 not to organise tours there, and rail services through the strip are being cut. Read the full Train Street picture.
How many stops should I choose, 3, 4 or 5?
Option 1 is 2 hours and 3 stops and covers phở, bún chả and eel noodles. Option 3 is 3 hours and 5 stops and adds bánh xèo and the perch noodle soup on Hai Ba Trung. Option 4 is 3 hours with 4 stops plus a local bánh mì stop. The listing prices the shortest option from $24 and shows the others at checkout. See which option to book.
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